AMN PLUS-July 12, 2026
In a message shared on his official social media platform, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that he inaugurated King Tekle Haymanot Airport.
“Today, we officially inaugurated the King Tekle Haymanot Airport, which the people of Debre Markos and the surrounding communities had eagerly awaited for many years. The airport, which had been out of service for nearly 30 years, has now been modernized, upgraded to a higher standard, and rebuilt,” the prime minister said.
He explained that the airport has the capacity to accommodate large passenger and cargo aircraft.
“Constructed with a 2,400-meter-long and 30-meter-wide runway, the airport now has the capacity to accommodate large passenger and cargo aircraft such as the Q400 and B737. The commencement of operations at this airport will significantly stimulate trade, investment, and tourism in the area, opening a new chapter for the economic growth of the area and our country as a whole,” the pm noted.
“By turning challenges into opportunities, we will continue to demonstrate our commitment through action—responding step by step to our people’s development needs and completing the mega projects we have launched with both quality and speed so they can be delivered for public use,” the prime minister concluded.